7 brand helmet most expensive in the world - Reviews 2011

motorcycle is an alternative vehicle that we can use in emergencies and in our daily activities. But, when we use motorcycle, we must use helmet for our salvation. a helmet that can protect us is a helmet that is strong, not easily destroyed, and pleasant to use. helmet with such characteristics may be expensive, but try to see 7 brand helmet is the most expensive in the world as the following article.

Arai Helmet Ltd

Arai Helmet Ltd. is a Japan based company which manufactures helmets for motorcycles and other motosport.
Established in 1926 by Hirotake Arai.
Every Arai helmet is produced handmade.
Arai helmets sold in the United States has met or exceeded the safety standards of the Snell Memorial Foundation.
Price Range = $250 - $850

Type Of Arai Helmet


Full Face Helmet

Off Road Helmet


Car Helmet

 

AGV SpA Helmet

AGV SpA. (Amisano Gino Valenza) is an Italian motorcycle helmet company.
Founded by Gino Amisano (1920-2009), which began in 1946 making leather seats and motorcycle saddles.
A year later, in 1947, he started making motorcycles.
In 2007, the company was acquired by Dainese.
Price Range = $40 - $800

Type Of AGV Helmet


Racing Helmet


offroad helmet


Full Face Helmet


Flip-Up Helmet

Shoei Helmet

Shoei is a Japanese company that produces motorcycle helmets since 1958.
Founder Shoei, Eitaro Kamata, began producing helmets for motorcycle racing sector in 1960.
Despite their success is quite satisfactory, Shoei remain a relatively small company, with employees under 500 people worldwide.
All Shoei helmets have been designed and
produced in Japan, although they are distributed and sold globally.
GRV Shoei helmet is the first helmet that uses carbon fiber and Kevlar.
Price Range = $90 - $760

Type Of Shoei Helmet


Full Face Helmet



Half Face Helmet


Retro Helmet


Flip-Up Helmet


offroad Helmet

Nolan Helmets SpA

Nolan Helmets SpA is an Italian motorcycle helmet company.
Founded in 1973 by Lander Nocchi, a businessman in the sector, motorcycle and car accessories.
Using advanced materials to obtain optimum performance to motorcycle riders.
Today, Nolan helmets scattered in almost all European markets
Price Range = $50 - $460

Type Of Nolan Helmet


Retro



Half Face Helmet


Full Face Helmet


Full-Half Face Helmet

Shark Helmet

Shark promote helmet safety and quality produced.
This helmet is more easily damaged than the other brand helmets.
This is because they give priority to production helmet rider safety.
Another characteristic of his helmet visor Shark is a thick, measuring 3 mm.
Price Range = $90 - $540

Type Of Shark Helmet


Full Face Helmet


Half Face Helmet


Flip-up Helmet


Offroad Helmet


Car Helmet

Schuberth Helmet

Schuberth GmbH is a manufacturer of helmets that come from Germany.
The company was founded in 1922 in Braunschweig, in Lower Saxony, and has been producing helmets for 90 years.
Currently based in Magdeburg and employs approximately 300 employees, produces 1.5 million helmets per year.
Schuberth produce protective headgear for Formula One, motorcycles and industrial workers.
Price Range = $300 - $710

Type Of Schuberth Helmet


Full Face Helmet



Flip-Up Helmet


Full face For Women Helmet

 

 

Ruby Helmet

The name is likely to be unfamiliar or perhaps never sounded compared to other brands of helmets.
Ruby was born from Parisian designer Jerome Coste who is obsessed with
motorcycle safety accessories.
Ruby creation is triggered on a day in 2001 when he
read a motorcycle magazine in Japan and fell in love with the spirit
Tokyo biker gangs,
an expert in a mixture of street culture and vintage,
so that he noted the idea was to brand a helmet that will have a conventional design,
but uses the most modern technology.
Starting in 2004 Jérôme chose the name 'Ruby', and began work designing
"Pavillon".
Price Range = $600 - $1630

Type Of Ruby Helmet


Pavillion





Belvedere






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AGV AX-8 Dual Helmet Review

 

The AGV AX-8 Dual is based on the off-road AX-8 helmet. A different visor, face shield and vents make up the changes.

Adding a visor to a street bike helmet makes perfect sense, and adding a face shield to a dirt bike helmet has its place as well. Dual sport helmets are gaining popularity with riders from both spectrums and the style has become my personal favorite for anything other than hard-core dirt riding. AGV has entered the fray with the AX-8 Dual helmet. Its $400 pricetag puts it up in the high-end market to stack up against competition such as the Icon Variant helmet ($350) and Shoei Hornet DS helmet ($486). I’ve been riding with the AGV for several months now and am comfortable saying it belongs right in the mix for a variety of reasons.

The AX-8 Dual is visually stunning. It has styling that is sharp, aggressive and sleek all at the same time. It looks, and is, very similar to AGV’s pure dirt helmet, the AX-8, which is the helmet of choice for known concussion artist, Travis Pastrana. The difference is that the Dual gets closeable vents, a different visor and the face shield along with its mounting structure. The Dual only comes in solid colors.

AGV offers three different shell sizes which are utilized to cover a spectrum of internal head sizes ranging from XXS to XXXL. I ordered a Medium and it fit well with no break-in required. The shell uses what AGV calls “SSL layering” which is a stratification process of carbon, Kevlar and fiberglass for light weight and increased strength. The helmet weighs 3 pounds, 4 ounces. One thing I like about the outer layer is that the air ducts are integrated into the shell. This gives the shell contours which are attractive, and more importantly, eliminate bits of plastic glued to the outside which are prone to breaking. There will be nothing more than scratches if the AGV falls off the seat at a lunch stop.

The AX-8 Dual lives up to its name. Transforming from a street/motard helmet into an off-road helmet is difficult for some other hybrid helmets. Full-size motocross goggles fit inside the eye port without issue.

There is no distortion from the front shield which is made from anti-fog polycarbonate. I have only ridden in warm temps so no problems with fogging. A thumb tab on the left side helps with opening and closing. I’d appreciate one on the right also since I usually have the clutch pulled in as I coast to a stop light, leaving only my throttle hand free. I swapped the clear shield for a tinted version. The darker lens is great for summertime riding and performing the exchange was simple, just two aluminum screws. I prefer this over “quick release” systems which usually lead to frustration and a shield covered in fingerprints.

The same cannot be said for the visor. It attaches with four plastic screws that do not come out easily, and I managed to snap one off while tightening. The visor cuts through wind efficiently with a peaked and channeled design, and only starts vibrating at triple digits - even with the broken screw. There was never a time that I wanted to take it off. Once accustomed to dipping the visor against the sun, it’s extremely annoying to ride without one.

I'm very happy that the AX-8 Dual is actually functional in different configurations. Despite PR claims, some crossover/dual sport helmets are not designed to be used with goggles. The AGV lens easily removes and the eye port is shaped to accept motocross-style goggles. With the roost guard in place (it’s removable), I could easily wear this on my dirt bike.

The AX-8 Dual has four hand-operated vents and they are all very easy to open or close while riding. The problem is it doesn’t make much difference. Airflow to the rider's face and accross the head is very minimal. Mesh screens on the intake and exhaust vents are a nice styling cue, but a closer inspection reveals only small holes drilled through the EPS foam liner behind the mesh. The exhaust vents are particularly constricted and I believe this is what keeps the helmet from cooling as it cannot draw warm air away from the head. The chin vent pops out by hand and is interchangeable with the AX-8, which is a full mesh screen. This is one way to get more air to the face. Another way is to remove the chin curtain. Though the Dual doesn’t vent well, my brain hasn't been cooking despite riding in temps above 90 degrees. If I ever do sweat, like a trip to the motocross track, the sanitized “Dry-lex” liner and cheek pads are removable and washable.

Even though the venting could improve, we haven't had issues with overheating despite high temps.

Noise is another concern for the AGV Dual. Even with the chin curtain installed there is quite a racket inside during freeway riding. Music ear buds can be drowned out, and as much as I like the company of tunes on a long ride, I’ve conceded that regular earplugs are necessary.

Overall the AGV AX-8 Dual has been an impressive helmet. It’s lightweight and I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t like the way it looks. It has quality liners, comfortable shell/foam design, perfectly sized visor and quality face shield. It’s also a bit noisy and vents poorly, but perhaps the most important feature of the AGV is that it’s the first “dual sport” helmet that I would actually wear comfortably in different configurations.

I have not ridden the same conditions in these helmets back-to-back, but generally speaking I find the AGV superior to the Icon Variant. Personally I enjoy the Variant’s styling but many do not. The AX-8 Dual has a unique look without being over the top, fits better and has simple, effective components. I consider it pretty even with the Shoei Hornet DS. The Shoei is a more secure fit on my head shape, vents better and is quieter, but the styling is dated and the cheek pads are rough on beard stubble. Also, it cannot realistically, or easily, be used in multiple configurations. The AGV interior is more comfortable; it’s lighter, looks better and is less expensive.

The AGV AX-8 DS Helmet is available from Motorcycle-Superstore.com. See the sidebar for a list of other dual sport helmets.

        

MSRP: $399.95
Source : motorcycle-usa.com

Icon Alliance Redeemer Helmet Review

UAC.com - A recent study by J.D. Power and Associates confirmed what we already know - Icon makes some sick graphics. Sure, people want a helmet that fits well, meets safety standards, has a visor that swaps out easily, doesn’t fog and overall is fairly lightweight. But c’mon, what grabs your attention

We agree with J.D. Power and Associates recent survey - Icon does make some wicked graphics. The Alliance Redeemer Helmet not only looks sharp, it circulates plenty of air, doesn't fog easy, fits comfortably and meets a slew of safety standards. And did we mention it just looks freakin' cool?

more than wicked styling? The graphics on the Icon Alliance Redeemer Helmet are sharp like the sword of redemption with its dizzying array of wings, skulls and swords. The helmet is swathed in base colors like white, black and grey but the combination still pops. In the J.D. Power report, Icon tied with Arai for the top ranking in “Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction” according to consumers, stating “Icon performs particularly well in color/graphic design.”

So we admit we like the style of the Icon Redeemer Helmet. But styling is subjective and we wouldn’t be doing our job if we stopped there, so let’s take on objective look at the Redeemer.

First off, the full-face helmet is fairly lightweight at 3 lb. 11.2 oz., tipping the scales a touch lighter than my older Shoei which weighed in at 3 lb. 11.6 oz. Its outer shell is injection molded from polycarbonates. The interior is lined with a protective Styrofoam-like EPS layer which is covered by mesh and a removable HydraDry liner. The cheeks are fairly thick and nicely padded. Above them is another ring of padding that circles the head and further provides a snug, comfy fit. The HydraDry liner is moisture-wicking and greedily soaks up sweat. When the helmet starts to get funky, the cheek pads and head liner snaps out for easy cleaning. A D-ring closure system cinches the Redeemer down tight on your skull and comes with a snap for the excess strap.

One area the Icon Alliance Redeemer excels in is circulation. At the crown of the helmet sits two slits which circulate a healthy dose of cool air over your dome. Positioned in line with the top vents are dual rear exhaust ports that suck the air out. The two front vents easily click open and closed, even with gloves on, but the two exhaust ports aren’t adjustable. A good-sized chin vent opens up easily with a little push up and helps keep the visor from fogging up too bad. The Redeemer also comes with a removable breath deflector. Additionally, two breath exhaust ports allow expelled air to escape. Little dials inside the helmet open and close the exhaust ports, but you have to do it before you put your helmet on because they sit too close to your face to do it when riding. The one strike against the overall design is the two channels on the top of the helmet which are made of thin plastic. One of them got crushed and cracked when bag attendants piled luggage on top of my gear bag because they are fairly flimsy.

The Icon Alliance Redeemer has a fog-free Pro-Shield. Teamed with the chin vent, breath deflector and exhaust ports, fogging never became an issue on cold mornings. The shield is held in place with Icon’s locking system which isn’t the fastest system to use, but the process becomes easier after you’ve done it once or twice. To swap out the shield, open it up completely. Push the orange locking levers forward. This is the most challenging part because not much of the lever shows and it’s not easy to get enough pressure on it without a little assistance so you might want to use a key or some other small, hard object to push it back. Then simply pull the shield outward away from the helmet and the whole thing pops right off. The Redeemer has color-matched side plates and if you’d like to take them off when swapping out visors simply lift them from the front of the plate after you’ve taken the shield off and they’ll snap out.

To put the shield back on, line up the inner tabs on the face shield with the locking levers still in the open position, then push the levers back until they snap closed. Click the side plates back on after the shield is in place. If you’ve done it right, the visor will easily slide open and closed. If it’s not doing this fluidly, the locking levers probably aren’t in the correct position, so check them again. The Redeemer also comes with a small metal tab to lock the visor in place when you’re riding.

As far as quietness goes, the Icon Alliance Redeemer Helmet runs about mid-pack. It’s not the quietest helmet I’ve tested, but it doesn’t allow an exceptional amount of wind and road noise in either. But most full-faced lids that meet DOT, ECE, SAI and SG safety and testing standards don’t cost a measly $210. With its combination of excellent air circulation, a comfortable fit and killer graphics, it’s hard to beat what the Icon Alliance Redeemer Helmet offers at that price.

The Icon Alliance Redeemer Helmet is available at the Motorcycle Superstore.
Sizes Large to XX-Large
MSRP - $210
Source : http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/